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Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.

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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Scott Morris

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

    Financial Advisor

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    As a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, Scott  draws on decades of experience leading clients and Financial Advisors. Having witnessed multiple market and presidential cycles, as a Financial Advisor and for over a decade as Branch Manager at UBS, Scott works with clients to put together customized plans that address their longevity, retirement, legacy, income planning, and other unique needs. 

    He currently holds series 3, 7, 9, 10, 66 registrations, California Insurance license, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designations. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Riverside, was awarded to the UBS Directors Council 2022 and made the Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list in 2022.

    Scott has had a life long interest in financial services and the ability to help people achieve their financial goals.  He is committed to providing insightful guidance and advice based on the unique priorities of the families he serves.  

    Scott has volunteered with the Little League, Val Verde School for the Performing Arts, Boy Scouts of America, US Navy Sea Cadets and is a member of the Order of the Elks. He was born and raised in Rancho Cucamonga, where he continues to reside with his wife and two children. Scott and his wife enjoy travelling, cooking, entertaining, exercising, and trying new restaurants and foods.

    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in April based on information from a 12 month period ending June of the prior year.
    • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

      • Certified Exit Planning Advisor
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      3390 University Avenue
      2nd Floor / Suite 270
      Riverside, CA 92501
      scott.p.morris@ubs.com
      Scott Morris
      3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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      Michael Bates

      Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

      Financial Advisor

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      Michael specializes in developing and implementing customized retirement plans for individuals and families. Everyone's situation is unique and requires a unique plan. As a Certified Financial Planner, he has many years of experience helping clients successfully achieve their retirement and financial goals. Michael began his career as a financial advisor in 1996 with Dean Witter Morgan Stanley, and joined UBS in 2019. Michael focuses on developing customized wealth management strategies, including risk management, insurance planning, and estate planning services. Through his knowledge of technical and quantitative analysis coupled with UBS’s research, he develops customized asset allocations and re-balancing strategies for clients. Michael earned a degree in Finance from the California State University, San Bernardino.

      • Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2026The Forbes rating is compiled by Shook Research and awarded annually in January, based on information from a 12 month period ending March of the prior year.

        • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER
        • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor
        3390 University Avenue
        2nd Floor / Suite 270
        Riverside, CA 92501
        michael.bates@ubs.com
        Michael Bates
        3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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        Matthew Bates

        Financial Advisor

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              3390 University Avenue
              2nd Floor / Suite 270
              Riverside, CA 92501
              matthew.bates@ubs.com
              Matthew Bates
              3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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              James Kosan

              Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

              Financial Advisor

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                    3390 University Avenue
                    Suite 270
                    Riverside, CA 92501
                    james.kosan@ubs.com
                    James Kosan
                    3390 University Avenue ,Riverside,CA,92501
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                    James Sheridan

                    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                    Financial Advisor

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                          3390 University Avenue
                          2nd Floor / Suite 270
                          Riverside, CA 92501
                          james.sheridan@ubs.com
                          James Sheridan
                          3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                          Stanford Smith

                          Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

                          Financial Advisor

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                                3390 University Avenue
                                Suite 270
                                Riverside, CA 92501
                                stanford.smith@ubs.com
                                Stanford Smith
                                3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                                Michael D. Salazar, CRPS

                                Vice President–Wealth Management

                                Financial Advisor

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                                      3390 University Avenue
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                                      michael.salazar@ubs.com,christy.marley@ubs.com
                                      Michael D. Salazar, CRPS
                                      3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                                      Shane Smith

                                      Account Vice President

                                      Financial Advisor

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                                            3390 University Avenue
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                                            Riverside, CA 92501
                                            shane.smith@ubs.com
                                            Shane Smith
                                            3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                                            David Fong

                                            First Vice President–Wealth Management

                                            Financial Advisor

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                                                  3390 University Avenue
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                                                  david.fong@ubs.com
                                                  David Fong
                                                  3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                                                  Veronica Garcia

                                                  Client Associate

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                                                    Veronica oversees the client administration for The Kira/Kira/Morris & Bates Wealth Management.  Veronica has 25 years of experience in the financial industry, she worked at Smith Barney for 12 years and has been with UBS for 13 years.  Veronica has been a resident of Riverside for 10 years.  Veronica has a family, she has been blissfully married to her husband for 14 years.  Veronica has 4 amazing children two boys Nicolas 24 and Alexander 11 and two girls Isabella 6 and Cassandra 3.  Veronica likes to relax by camping in her RV with her family, and when she is not glamping she enjoys spending her time watching her son play Baseball.

                                                          3390 University Avenue
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                                                          Riverside, CA 92501
                                                          veronica.garcia@ubs.com
                                                          Veronica Garcia
                                                          3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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                                                          Iannone, Michele

                                                          Client Associate

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                                                                  3390 University Avenue
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                                                                  Riverside, CA 92501
                                                                  michele.iannone@ubs.com
                                                                  Iannone, Michele
                                                                  3390 University Avenue,Riverside,CA,92501
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